Formosa Air Battle
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The Formosa Air Battle, 12–16 October 1944, was a series of large-scale aerial engagements between carrier air groups of the United States Navy Fast Carrier Task Force and Japanese land-based air forc
Crewmen on USS Hancock (CV-19) move rockets to planes while preparing for strikes on Formosa, 12 October 1944.
USS Lexington (CV-16) launching an F6F Hellcat during the Formosa Air Battle, 12 October 1944
B6N torpedo bomber attacking TG 38.3 during the Formosa Air Battle, October 1944
USS Canberra and USS Houston under tow after receiving torpedo hits during the Formosa Air Battle, 12–16 October 1944
Penghu air raids
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The Penghu air raids were a series of air raids over the Japanese controlled Penghu Islands by Allied bombers from 12 October 1944, to 14 August 1945. It began in relation to the Formosa Air Battle bu
Aerial View of the Penghu Islands